Today I found a 466 ohm Ze. That's actually a new upper record for me. I assume the rod was completely corroded through.
So started to bang in some new 5/8ths rods.
1 rod - 180 ohms.
2 rods - 95 ohms.
3 rods - 93 ohms. Hmm.
4 rods - 92 ohms! Grrrrr.
I gave up then as I'd run out of rods. I...
Hi all, recently changed a metal light fitting back to a pendant all went well with the help of others on here but I have a question that has been niggling me.
All the earths were twisted together then sleeved in earth sheathing is this ok or do they need separating and sleeving individually ...
This is really embarassing i cant get my head round Positive earth
So have a classic with spotlights that are relay switched at the the loom i have -12 volts so would it be as simple as grounding the other wire after it passes through the bulb
So is it -12volts like a negative potential of 12...
Hi. I’m changing a ceiling light that is part of a 3 way switch. Stupidly I didn’t take a photo, I just can’t get it working properly. I’ve put the reds in a box out the way and the earth where that should go, but the 4 black wires are confusing me. Any help would be great
I am an apprentice and was just wondering the reason why you have to put a separate earth into a caravan? My friend has asked me to do a hobble and bring a supply to his caravan from his board. I do need to earth the caravan separately right?
Is this earth electrode a genuine, made-for-the-job earth rod, or is it something improvised? With the 2 nuts clamping the earthing conductor, it's different to anything I've seen before, though I don't come across TT installations often. As you can see, it's very corroded, and returns a Ze of...
We are planning to run a earth cable for a distance of 500m. Is there a way to monitor the cable if it was to be stolen?
We need a type of alarm or warning device to tell us if the cable is missing.
Thanks
Hi all,
After months of waiting, the fused neutral cut-out at my parents house has been replaced but I am concerned about the main earth.
I believe it to be a TN-S as the main earth is attached to the back of the main incoming cable. In December, I got the CU replaced and isolator fitted and...
I have just watched one of John Ward's interesting videos -
It all makes sense apart from one of the final points involving adding an earth rod to an existing TN system. Not making a TT, but using the rod in addition to the TN system. This part is at 20 minutes and 8 seconds if you want to...
Hi,
I had the house re-wired in 2018. I have taken the kitchen out and have found a new earth cable was installed but is not connected to anything.
What purpose would this have? Is it for earthing the plumbing?
Thanks,
Hadley
I am replacing my ceiling rose with a metal 4 spot light bar, the cables are to short to be able to secure them unless I release the block from the light it’s self.
I can then wire it with ease but can’t get the block back into the fixed earth nut.
Would it be ok to replace this nut with a...
I have an old hifi system that has a record player stacked on top of an amplifier. Weirdly, both are wired to the same plug. I don't know whether they came like this or whether somebody did it post purchase for some reason (I inherited it from my grandma). I want to pass the record player on so...
I’ve got a basic PIR motion sensor that I’m wiring into my garage just before the ceiling light.
I’ve fitted it all fine and it works, however the light fitting requires an earth but the sensor doesn’t have a space for it in its terminal blocks. This is no problem and I’ve just joined the...
Hi All
3rd floor flat has incoming supply via Conduit which was being used as the earth. Conduit at some stage has failed leaving the property with no suitable earth.
Would it be necessary to run a new sub mains and renew the supply also or is it within the regulations to run a separate...
I'm installing a new supply to a ceremoniously dumped welfare cabin. I can't see any legitimate reason not to apply section 717, welfare units are specifically mentioned and the thing is a mobile/transportable unit. In turn this dictates that it shouldn't be connected to a TN earth as to my...
I've noticed a strange voltage reading between the water in my spa and natural earth ground. The reading varies between .35VAC and .7VAC. My wife noticed a small shock from the water after inserting her finger in the spa while standing outside the spa.
I tested the GFCI and it is working...
Hello, I wanted to know how do you terminate (put end cap) on a Twin & Earth Cable? I've been searching for caps but they are more of connectors than end caps. I've some spare WAGO 222-412 2-Port Lever Cage Clamp Terminal Block Connectors, can I put one in each cable, see image. If not then...
I was away at the weekend & the electrician came round to fix something. While there he decided to condemn an outdoor electrical light as he said it didn't have an earth. My wife didn't know better so she agreed to pay him.
It is a lamp post 8ft tall made entirely of aluminium with a single...
Hi i was just wondering if anyone could tell me where to find what colour bonding clamp I need in the regs thanks? Just curious don’t actually need one
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